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NORTH BEACH—Famed Italian chef Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana) has booked an appearance at Tosca Cafe on Thursday, October 9, in honor of his new cookbook Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef. The $55 ticket will include wine, cocktails, and canapes, and Omnivore Books will be on-site selling copies, which Bottura will sign. [EaterWire]
NORTH BEACH—Ferry Plaza Seafood has launched a new happy hour, featuring $1 oysters (more or less: $7 for 6 and $12 for 12), $5 wines, $4 beer, and $4-10 bar bites like chowder, grilled artichokes, and sashimi. It runs Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 pm, with last call at 5:30 pm. [EaterWire]
MARINA—Afro-Vegan author Bryant Terry is dropping into Greens on Friday night, offering a menu based on the book. Dishes will include Jamaican patties stuffed with corn maque choux, berbere-spiced black-eyed pea sliders, and more. Dinner is $115 for an individual or $175 for a couple, and includes dinner, wine, tax, tip, and one copy of the book. [EaterWire]
SANTA MARGARITA—The historic Santa Margarita Ranch is playing host to this weekend's Sunset Savor the Central Coast Festival, which will feature appearances by Fabio Viviani, Tanya Holland, and a number of other chefs and winemakers. Get more info here.[EaterWire]
